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Rhinos Reveal Plans For Burrow And Sinfield Statue

Leeds Rhinos have unveiled plans for a unique statue to celebrate two of the club’s greatest ever servants but more importantly the camaraderie, bond and love between a generation of players at the club. The statue will feature legendary captain Kevin Sinfield OBE embracing team mate Rob Burrow MBE. The…

Exhibition Reveals Hidden History Of Gallery’s Stunning Arts Space

Arts & Crafts, Museum
A striking new multi-media installation by a Leeds artist has rediscovered the hidden history behind one the city’s most breath-taking arts spaces. Leeds Art Gallery’s stunning arched, glazed central court was uncovered by workers during the building’s redevelopment in 2017 after being concealed behind a false ceiling for more than…

Green Light For Third Phase Of Unique Leeds Housing Project

Local News
The next phase of an innovative multi-million pound project to deliver improved independent supported living accommodation across Leeds has been given the go ahead. Planning permission was granted for a £12.5 million extra care scheme to be built in Woodlesford and forms part of Leeds City Council’s housing programme to…

Leeds Trinity Secures Turing Scheme Funding For International Mobility

Charity
Leeds Trinity University has been granted £86,400 from the UK government’s new student mobility programme to support international study, work and volunteering opportunities for the 2021-22 academic year. The new government programme, named the Turing Scheme after mathematician Alan Turing, was launched following Brexit and the UK’s withdrawal from the…

Yorkshire Councils Unite For Vital Push On Fostering

Charity
Foster4YourCouncil is a new partnership between eight Yorkshire Local Authority Fostering Departments. Bradford, Calderdale, Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Wakefield and York councils have come together to encourage people and families across our great county to consider becoming part-time or full-time foster carers in their local communities. Nationally, there is…

Organisations Across Leeds United In Pledge To Root Out Racism

Local News
opticians
Leeds has come together in overwhelming support of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) anti-racism movement. With over 40 organisations across the City coming together in a pledge to Root Out Racism. Joining Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council and Tom Riordan, the Council’s…
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